June 16
Father to the Fatherless
As Father’s Day approaches, God put something a little different on my heart. Let me first say, in no way, do I want to take away from honoring Father’s. We so desperately need Godly Fathers setting the example for our children. In fact, I highly respect and honor ALL Godly Fathers. We love you, need you, and pray Proverbs 20:7 over you, “The righteous man walks in integrity; blessed (happy, fortunate, enviable) are his children after him.”
The other day a friend of ours was over for dinner and he asked me if Father’s Day was a hard day for us. Then, he looked at Alyssa and asked if Father’s Day bothered her knowing that Bryan was not here. She nodded and said yeah, its pretty tough knowing that Bryan was the best dad ever & now he’s not here to hug, kiss, or thank for setting the example of what a true Father was. Then, he looked at both of us and said, I am going to take all of you out for Father’s Day. We both looked at each other, like, Wow… What a great idea!
Honestly, that has been my hearts cry ever since Bryan went to be with the Lord. I knew somehow I would be ok, but my 4 girls: how will they make it in life without their father? Who will keep the boys away when they want to date my girls? Who will kill the bugs if any come into our home? Who will take care of the car? Who will fix things around the house? Who will teach Alivia to ride her bike without training wheels since Bryan taught the other 3 girls? Who will teach my girls technical stuff since I’m not too savvy with it? Or who will make a sled out of an old satellite dish to slide up and down the yard when a miracle happens and it snows in Dallas? Who will get all the heavy Christmas stuff out of the attic when we need to decorate for Christmas? And, most importantly, who will walk my 4 girls down the aisles when they get married?
I know God put this message on my heart again last night while washing dishes because he wants me to be the voice for the Fatherless children. I know for the girls and me, we will believe and trust what Psalms 68:5 says; “The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows.”
Ever since my friend asked me about Father’s Day, I haven’t stopped thinking about how deeply it touched me. It won’t bring Bryan back, but making new memories and laughing again means a lot right now.
I want to encourage everyone and not just Fathers to find a Fatherless child to do something special for. You never know how just reaching out to that Fatherless child could help change his life forever. Jesus said in Matthew 19; Let the little children come to me.
Will you reach out and care for a Fatherless child? I know it will not only change the child’s life, but I truly believe it will change yours as well.
James 1:27 “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows.” Lord, I pray that you would help all of us and not just Fathers to care for, look after, and even mentor Fatherless Children.
Happy Father’s Day You Mighty Men of God!
In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship
http://dailyliveworship.com/blog/father-to-the-fatherless/
Father to the Fatherless
As Father’s Day approaches, God put something a little different on my heart. Let me first say, in no way, do I want to take away from honoring Father’s. We so desperately need Godly Fathers setting the example for our children. In fact, I highly respect and honor ALL Godly Fathers. We love you, need you, and pray Proverbs 20:7 over you, “The righteous man walks in integrity; blessed (happy, fortunate, enviable) are his children after him.”
The other day a friend of ours was over for dinner and he asked me if Father’s Day was a hard day for us. Then, he looked at Alyssa and asked if Father’s Day bothered her knowing that Bryan was not here. She nodded and said yeah, its pretty tough knowing that Bryan was the best dad ever & now he’s not here to hug, kiss, or thank for setting the example of what a true Father was. Then, he looked at both of us and said, I am going to take all of you out for Father’s Day. We both looked at each other, like, Wow… What a great idea!
Honestly, that has been my hearts cry ever since Bryan went to be with the Lord. I knew somehow I would be ok, but my 4 girls: how will they make it in life without their father? Who will keep the boys away when they want to date my girls? Who will kill the bugs if any come into our home? Who will take care of the car? Who will fix things around the house? Who will teach Alivia to ride her bike without training wheels since Bryan taught the other 3 girls? Who will teach my girls technical stuff since I’m not too savvy with it? Or who will make a sled out of an old satellite dish to slide up and down the yard when a miracle happens and it snows in Dallas? Who will get all the heavy Christmas stuff out of the attic when we need to decorate for Christmas? And, most importantly, who will walk my 4 girls down the aisles when they get married?
I know God put this message on my heart again last night while washing dishes because he wants me to be the voice for the Fatherless children. I know for the girls and me, we will believe and trust what Psalms 68:5 says; “The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows.”
Ever since my friend asked me about Father’s Day, I haven’t stopped thinking about how deeply it touched me. It won’t bring Bryan back, but making new memories and laughing again means a lot right now.
I want to encourage everyone and not just Fathers to find a Fatherless child to do something special for. You never know how just reaching out to that Fatherless child could help change his life forever. Jesus said in Matthew 19; Let the little children come to me.
Will you reach out and care for a Fatherless child? I know it will not only change the child’s life, but I truly believe it will change yours as well.
James 1:27 “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows.” Lord, I pray that you would help all of us and not just Fathers to care for, look after, and even mentor Fatherless Children.
Happy Father’s Day You Mighty Men of God!
In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship
http://dailyliveworship.com/blog/father-to-the-fatherless/
